Man Accidentally Kills Woman Defending Against Dog Attack

0:00A tragic mix-up in Leesburg, Florida, has left one woman dead after a man tried to stop a dog attack. Officials say 43-year-old Matthew Lee Pasco stepped in to shoot the aggressive dog, but accidentally hit the owner instead. She later died at the hospital. This all unfolded near homeless camp off Griffin Road and Tallybox Road. The woman under attack got rushed to medical care too, though her condition isn't public yet. Pasco took off right after the shots rang out. The incident sparked quick action from locals and schools. Carver middle school nearby locked down as deputy swarmed the area for the probe. No other injuries reported, but a shook up the community fast. Now Lake County Sheriff's Office has named Pasco their person of interest. He's five feet 11 inches tall, around 150 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a scar on the right side of his face. They say he's homeless, sticks around the camp, and might be carrying a handgun photos out there. Deputies are urging folks to stay vigilant and report sightings immediately as the hunt continues in the neighborhood.

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